Most Popular Inc. Stories on Social Media in 2013

The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship

3 Things a Great Leader Would Never Say

Do Not Cross Crossfit

Be Happier: 10 Things to Stop Doing Right Now

15 Greatest Marketing Innovations of All Time

5 Reasons Why Most People Never Discover Their Purpose

10 Women to Watch in Tech in 2013

Over the year, Inc. has covered a range of entrepreneurial topics and issues. But some stories ring truer than others. From the personal toll of starting a business to leadership advice, here are the stories that were the most talked about on Inc.'s social media accounts.

This article, written by Jessica Bruder, sheds light on the dark side of entrepreneurship. Featured in the September issue of Inc. Magazine, Bruder's piece delves into the difficulties of building a company and the psychological price many entrepreneurs pay, which includes relationship troubles and depression. "Great article. People don't realize the stress involved and entrepreneurship isn't for everyone. But when you are in the midst of the battle you need to step back and talk," wrote Michael Sciucco on Facebook.

Many will argue that an entrepreneur's success hinges on his or her success as a leader, and according to Inc. columnist Les McKeown, sometimes being a great leader is as simple as keeping your mouth shut. In his piece, "3 Things a Great Leader Would Never Say," McKeown outlines the phrases that are definitely off-limits for great leaders. McKeown's article was tweeted over 1,300 times.

Inc. Senior Writer Burt Helm pulls back the curtain on the wizard behind the CrossFit empire in his piece, "Do Not Cross CrossFit." Featured in the July issue of Inc. Magazine, Helm's story dives into Greg Glassman's business outlook and the lengths to which he will go in order to protect the CrossFit brand. "Do I admire [Glassman]? Not really. Do I admire his business acumen and his indomitable passion? Absolutely! But who cares what I think," commented Kevin Norris.

Sometimes, happiness isn't about what you do, but rather what you don't do. Inc. columnist Jeff Haden nails down the 10 things you need to stop doing right now--like whining and blaming others--in order to be happier at work in this popular post. Haden's list was quite popular--it was tweeted over 12,200 times.

Marketing is an ever-changing landscape and with every turn there seems to be a different innovation--but they are not all created equal. Inc. columnist Geoffrey James compiled this slideshow of the "15 Greatest Marketing Innovations of All Time" and outlined how they have shaped the modern business world. Some of the big ones on James's list? Cold calling and designer labels. More than 1,700 people liked the slideshow on Facebook.

To Inc. contributor Shelley Provost, one's life purpose and what a person does for a living are not necessarily one and the same. Provost believes that finding your purpose is a process of self-discovery--one that most do not undergo. In her article, "5 Reasons Why Most People Never Discover Their Purpose,"she outlines why that is. "I must commend you on your tremendous insight into life and being able to express yourself so clearly and yet simply enough to be understood," commented Christopher Roy. "You have a rare gift and I hope many will benefit through it. Keep writing."

At the beginning of 2013, Inc. columnist Christina DesMarais made some predictions about which female entrepreneurs were going to make a splash this year in the technology industry. Check out her slideshow, "10 Women to Watch in Tech in 2013," and see how her predictions fared in 2013. The slideshow received over 1,900 likes on Facebook.